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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673.11, 929.31 and 533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673.11, 929.31 and 533.79 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673.11 : 929.31 = 533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673.11/929.31 = 533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673.11x = 929.31 × 533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673.11x = 496,053.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,053.72/673.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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